Linda talks with Joan Wright Mularz, author of the E.T. Madigan YA mystery series.

Joan Wright Mularz lives in Florida and summers in Maine. She is the author of the E.T. Madigan YA mystery series. The third book in the series, Maine Roots Run Deep, was a Finalist for BEST YA BOOK at the 2018 Independent Publishers of New England Book Awards. Kirkus Reviews said "Maine Roots Run Deep" was "A winsome tale of a girl whose paranormal gift is only one of the traits that makes her exceptional." 

Her short story, "The Souk," was awarded an Honorable Mention by the Bethlehem Writers' Roundtable, 2017. Another short story, "Barbara Screechie." was published in the anthology "Whittier Than Thou: Wit and Whimsy inspired by the Life and Works of John Greenleaf Whittier," 2019.

 Visit Joan’s website at www.joanwrightmularz.com to watch for the publication date for her new book Slate—A Band of Friends Mystery.

Get to know Joan: The Tart Words Baker's Dozen

1. Plotter or Pantser? Combo? Combo 

2. Tea or Coffee? Coffee 

3. Beer, Wine, or Cocktails? Wine 

4. Snacks: Sweet or Savory? Savory 

5. Indie Published, Traditionally Published, or Hybrid? Hybrid 

6. Strict Writing Schedule: No 

7. Strictly Computer or Mix It Up? Computer 

8. Daily Goal: Yes  

9. Formal Track Progress: Yes  

10. Special Writing Spot? No 

11. Writer’s Block? Sometimes 

12. File of Ideas: Yes  

13. Favorite Author(s)? So many, but here are a few: Tana French, Marc Levy, Mark Pryor, Martin Walker, Susan Kiernan-Lewis, Lisa Genova, Donna Leon, Viveca Sten, Jeffrey Siger, Paul Theroux